Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
106 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Panchkula. 44.5% of jobs overall are self-employment, better than the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
81% of registered enterprises are in services while 19% are in manufacturing. Only 11% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 90% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Panchkula, which ranks 1 of 22 in Haryana for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 66.4 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 25.6%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 29,395 registered service enterprises.